{"product_id":"fossilised-weevil-pupal-case-fairy-bonnet-eyre-peninsula","title":"Fossilised Weevil Pupal Case — “Fairy Bonnet” | Eyre Peninsula","description":"\u003cp\u003eA curious remnant of Australia’s prehistoric landscape, these small fossils are commonly known as fairy bonnets, fairy boots or pixie clogs.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eEach specimen is a fossilised underground pupal case made by a weevil larva. Before transforming into an adult beetle, the larva formed a protective chamber by binding surrounding grains of sand and soil together. Over immense spans of time, mineralisation preserved the chamber as a distinctive trace fossil.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThese examples originate from the Eyre Peninsula region of South Australia, where coastal weathering and erosion expose ancient fossil-bearing sediments.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eEvery specimen has its own natural shape, texture and colouring. Some may retain an opening associated with the emergence of the adult insect.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eDetails\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOne genuine fossilised weevil pupal case\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCommonly called a fairy bonnet, fairy boot or pixie clog\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOrigin: Eyre Peninsula region, South Australia\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGeological age: Pleistocene\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEach specimen is naturally different\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFour specimens available\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePrice is for one specimen\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003ePlease examine the photographs carefully for condition, shape and natural characteristics. As genuine geological specimens, variations, surface marks and irregularities are part of their history rather than imperfections.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eA fascinating and affordable addition to a fossil collection, natural-history display or cabinet of curiosities.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Deep Time Atelier","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48813497155809,"sku":"DTA-000049","price":15.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0841\/7892\/7841\/files\/01-fairy-bonnets-group.png?v=1789212533","url":"https:\/\/deeptimeatelier.com\/products\/fossilised-weevil-pupal-case-fairy-bonnet-eyre-peninsula","provider":"Deep Time Atelier","version":"1.0","type":"link"}